Ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) don formally begin preparation for im 2026 National Convention as party unveil 73-member Central Coordination Committee, with former National Chairman, Senator Abdullahi Adamu, making surprise comeback.
Di return of Adamu cause serious talk, especially as e don earlier announce for 2023 say e dey retire from partisan politics, claim say politics don give am “allergy”. Recently, rumours also fly say di former chairman don dump APC join African Democratic Congress (ADC).
However, APC leadership appear to deliberately include Adamu for di committee to kill any speculation of division inside di party. Adamu name show for number 32 on di committee list.
Last month, Nasarawa State chapter of APC don already deny claims of Adamu defection, explain say viral picture wey circulate online no be ADC event, but APC nationwide e-membership registration exercise.
Di 2026 convention committee dey chaired by Imo State Governor and Chairman of Progressive Governors’ Forum, Hope Uzodimma. Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, go serve as Vice Chairman, while Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni, go act as Secretary.
Di composition of di committee show strong influence of APC governors as party dey prepare for di national convention scheduled for March 2026.
Apart from Adamu matter, di list reflect APC “big tent” strategy, as party bring together old political heavyweights and fresh entrants.
Among members be Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Speaker of di House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas. Di list also include recent high-profile defectors like Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf and Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang, all wey recently officially join APC.
Political observers say di new committee signal APC effort to project unity, consolidate internal strength and prepare ground ahead of 2026 convention and future electoral battles.
